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*OCEANFRONT* 15 min to Victoria downtown, Wineries. 180° views. Beach, Hot Tub,

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 7223 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Hot Tub
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor Space
  • Free WiFi

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

*OCEANFRONT* 15 min to Victoria downtown, Wineries. 180° views. Beach, Hot Tub,

A home away from home, a tranquil haven for relaxing and noticing nature and wildlife at its finest with spectacular 180° oceanfront views. You can relax in the hot tub or enjoy the spacious sunroom. It is a quiet retreat, a romantic getaway, or a fabulous family vacation. The living area offered is over 2400 sq. ft. with 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, a large living room, dining room, sunroom, and spacious kitchen. The basic rate is for five people, (including adults and kids). Extra charge for 6th person. It is not rented for non-registered visitors to visit or to be on the property at any time.

Our comfortable west coast waterfront character home is located at the end of a quiet narrow lane 15 min. from downtown Victoria but has a country feel. Public stairs down to the rocky sandy beach are steps away, great for families. Many beaches are nearby.

Relax in a hot tub. Gaze at ocean waves, clouds, birds, herons, eagles, otters, kayakers, paddle boarders, boats drifting by, colourful sunrises over the ocean, stars at night, and moonrises. It seems you are on top of the world. There’s a wide sand bar in front of our oceanfront house at very low tide in the summer. Check out our video of views at sunset.

This home's old world charm includes in-laid oak flooring throughout with fine architectural details, such as special crown moldings and leaded glass entrance doors, vintage style. From the main rooms, you have a 180° view of the ocean. The house is built on rock overlooking the sea, incredible beauty and wildlife.

Our property is fenced, young children need close supervision. Rather than a lawn surrounding the house, we have a long oceanfront concrete patio and flower borders, outdoor chairs and a table overlooking spectacular ocean views for you to enjoy. The lower wooden deck and stairs are unavailable.

The large, but cozy, living room and dining room are filled with picture windows providing abundant light. We hope you enjoy our piano, collection of antiques, vintage and modern furniture, colourful landscape art, local First Nations nature art, and photographs of places and art around the world.

Cable TV in living room and the main floor bedroom. Internet in the house. On the main floor there is a bedroom with a queen size bed and furniture that suits the old style of the house. Next to it is a small bathroom with a shower, toilet and sink. Upstairs features a very spacious bedroom, with a queen bed, a twin bed and a juliet balcony overlooking the ocean. Jetted jacuzzi tub and shower, toulet sink is also upstairs. Across the hall there is a bedroom with a double bed, (additional cot available)

Within 2 km are two golf courses. Nearby is the Lochside trail, excellent for cycling long distances or jogging in a country setting. Also enjoy Rithits Bog, OuterBridge Park, Beaver/Elk Lake Park, Mount Douglas Park all very close by.

A short 15 min. drive northwest are the famous Butchart Gardens, Butterfly World and Wineries. We are within 20 to 25 min. from the airport and the BC Ferries.

It is not rented for events or parties, nor for non-registered guests to visit at any time, as we are in a very quiet neighbourhood with no off-site parking on the lane available. Parking on-site for SUV and smaller car or on a different street. No smoking and no drugs permitted on property. No pets.

As required by local bylaws and BC bylaws, owner stays at one end of the property, separated from the rental area with a separate entrance, and is respectful of guest privacy.

Book a trip with your family, maximum 5 guests including children. Extra daily charge for a 6th guest is possible.

For COVID-19 Safety
● Please follow B.C. Health Guidelines.

REVIEWS
Your Beautiful Home
Overall, we have had a magical stay at your place. It was so nice to be able share Cordova Bay and all our memories with my children. Now they have their own memories of this special place. We just loved everything about this house and hope to make this visit a tradition. I can't express to you enough what a wonderful time the family had staying at your beautiful home. My daughter had a school assignment to draw a picture of her current dream. I am attaching a picture of it for you to see. Thank you for checking in. I really hope that we can arrange another visit to Cordova Bay in the near future." (S.N. ) "I can't tell you how much each and everyone of us loved our time at your home in Cordova Bay. We had so many special adventures, wonderful family evenings in the living room, great fun creating delicious family meals in your huge kitchen, and so much more. We are already talking of a return visit. " Kathy T. (S.N's Mom) Hawaii and Portland,

What an Amazing Property
Our family traveled to Vancouver Island from 6/17-6/20/15. From the first contact I made with Donna about renting this beautiful home she was very prompt in replying and it remained that way whenever I had a question, very quick to reply! We LOVED this house. It was beautifully located, access to the beach below was easy and the views were stunning. Donna emailed during the week as well to make sure things were good. We would highly recommend renting this house for every reason. Thanks Donna. We would definitely rent this home again if we make it back to Vancouver Is. Drew McLaren

Perfect Place for a Family or Couple
Our family stays in Victoria for about 3 weeks each summer. This is our 3rd rental house and our favorite by far! The pictures are accurate, but my favorite view is the ocean from the master bedroom. Our favourite room is the sun room where we found ourselves almost every night. The house is in a very quiet location so, while you are close to everything (shopping, groceries, a couple nice restaurants....) you feel so peaceful and 'away from it all'. Morning walks on the beach are wonderful Bring your water shoes! There are walking/biking trails close too. We found the owner to be very nice and responsive -- not intrusive at all. We are renting the house again for summer 2014 -- I am really looking forward to my early morning coffee while sitting outside and watching the ocean. One day I hope to visit in the Fall just to enjoy the scenery and relax. Perfect! Lisa K.

We had an absolutely wonderful time. The place was spotlessly clean, and the pictures just don't do it justice. We spent so much time just sitting in the living room enjoying the view, and cooking in the expansive kitchen. The sunroom is also a gem. The access to the beach is fantastic, and going out at low tide is great. On one of the quietest little streets I could imagine, almost really a country road just off the main road. Fantastic! Ian F…

Property manager

Donna

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • On the beach

Pool/Spa

  • Spa tub

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Jetted bathtub
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • Books
  • Games
  • Piano

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: No smoking anywhere on property.

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean
  • Near the sea
  • On the waterfront
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • Unit size: 2400 sq ft (223 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Contactless check-in available

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests will receive an email with check-in information
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Only Registered guests may visit the property.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Victoria, BC

What's nearby

  • Cordova Bay Golf Course - 4 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • University of Victoria - 10 min drive - 7.1 km
  • Victoria Harbour - 17 min drive - 13.5 km
  • Victoria Clipper Ferry Terminal - 18 min drive - 13.9 km

Getting around

  • Victoria, BC (YWH-Victoria Inner Harbour Seaplane Base) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tim Hortons - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Township Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Monkey Tree Pub - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪De Dutch Pannekoek House - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is *OCEANFRONT* 15 min to Victoria downtown, Wineries. 180° views. Beach, Hot Tub, pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at *OCEANFRONT* 15 min to Victoria downtown, Wineries. 180° views. Beach, Hot Tub,?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at *OCEANFRONT* 15 min to Victoria downtown, Wineries. 180° views. Beach, Hot Tub,?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is *OCEANFRONT* 15 min to Victoria downtown, Wineries. 180° views. Beach, Hot Tub, located?

Located in Cordova Bay, this vacation home is within 2 mi (3 km) of Cordova Bay Golf Course, Elk/Beaver Lake Regional Park, and Mount Douglas Park. Elk Lake and Royal Oak Golf Club are also within 3 mi (5 km).

*OCEANFRONT* 15 min to Victoria downtown, Wineries. 180° views. Beach, Hot Tub, Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 42 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 7 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 52 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 52 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kellie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful View
We loved the character of the place
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amy D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful, quiet, and cozy
So peaceful… had a great view and getting downtown was really convenient. The whole family adored the house and location. Very quick and easy check in with helpful communication from the host. We definitely recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

CRYSTAL M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family get away
Beautiful view, cute house, and thoughtful hostess. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sonya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Very responsive owner, good communication Thank you
Stayed 9 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Reg and Audrey V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family getaway
We had a family celebration in Victoria and his was the perfect place for us. Everyone enjoyed the beautiful ocean view and the sound of the waves--so relaxing and peaceful! The electric blankets were wonderful and Donna was a fantastic host!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Steve M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place.
Amazing location and house. And Donna is a very good host with excellent communication.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly F., Kamloops

Liked: Cleanliness
Thanksgiving
Place was great. Owner was very great. Only challenge was they are having issues with their one bathroom which was challenging with 6 people. I know they are working on it so hopefully resolved soon for other guests.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Shelagh S., Oliver, BC Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Frightening
Odd noises and sightings from part of the house, it would have felt much better if the host who lives on the property had introduced herself to us. Also one bathroom for four adults is not enough. I understand another washroom was under repair, but had I known beforehand I would have made alternative accommodation. Absolutely beautiful setting and comfortable.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dottie K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thank you !
Lovely home, exactly as described. Donna is an excellent communicator. We really enjoyed our stay and would love to return.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Restful time away
We had a great time away from home in a beautiful house with amazing views.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claude F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful getaway
The house location on the bay was beautiful. So calm and relaxing. Saw some sea otters foraging out in the bay, and often the water looked like glass. Nice get away from the hustle and bustle of the city.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bill P., Calgary, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful stay in a convenient Ocean Front house
The property worked perfectly for our group: Grandma and Grandpa, Daughter, son-in-law and family (2 boys 6 and almost 10). Parking was awkward for our pickup truck, but we got it done. We were very comfortable and Donna looked after us well. We loved the quiet.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Mark & Dana S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquil…
A very quiet location right on the water with a wonderful view. The home was a great size for the number of people we had. Donna is an excellent communicator and is very responsive when we had questions. Thank you for allowing us to stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Deborah H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Deborah
We had a wonderful relaxing week in this beautiful home. There are views from every room and all the amenities needed for out of towners to be comfortable. The soaker tub with ocean views was a favorite, as was the sun room with the zen garden. Donna was extremely helpful and responsive. Great experience.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Debbie A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Family Relaxing Get-Away
Our family (me, my husband, my 19-yo son and his girlfriend, and our 21-yo daughter) traveled for the first time to Vancouver Island from California; and we all had a wonderfully relaxing stay at Donna’s home. The house was clean and accessible, the kitchen is large and well-stocked (kettle, pans, dishes, etc), the spa was a fun activity…. But the seaside view really trumps all!!! The beach access was easy once the tidal times were reviewed - very shallow bay with disappearing beaches during high tide, but there’s an easy seaside walk to the public beach during low tide. Tons of birds and wildlife (we saw bald eagles, herons, deer, raccoons, seals, etc). And the location is convenient - we had a running joke that the house was 20 minutes from everywhere! Every excursion from the house was an easy 18-22 min. commute: Botchart Gardens 21 mins, airport 22 mins, Victoria 18 mins, etc. But there’s a shopping center/grocery store 2 mins away! And Cordova Bay has a wonderful seaside restaurant, The Beach House. Also, Donna’s communication is amazing! We would all recommend this house - a unique opportunity with many perks!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tim B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing views!
A spectacular home and location to spend your holiday. Our family had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sandy R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property on the water!
Beautiful property in fabulous location overlooking the bay! Huge windows to enjoy the view from indoors, and quaint deck/patio with hot tub to enjoy the view from outdoors. We are a family of 5 adults that came to town for the Victoria Ironman, and this location was perfect. It was close to the start, but far enough away so that it was quiet and relaxing. We loved the sun room in the mornings to drink coffee and chat. Donna even came to our rescue with a new coffeemaker and some tools we needed to disassemble our bikes. Thanks, Donna!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Donna W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Tranquility paradise
The house and property is exactly as pictured. Beautiful. There were four of us. The home is spacious, comfortably furnished, and the view is so peaceful. I know a previous review mentioned the owner was intrusive but this couldn’t be more untrue. We saw her once and that was so we could ask any questions regarding our stay. She was a joy.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022

6/10 Okay

Brad P.

Creepy but with a great view
Hot tub and view were super, but having the owner living steps away full time was a little strange for us. Parking was an issue each day due to configuration and the owner not wanting more than a car in her shared driveway. House owner barked at us for having 3 cars in the driveway right after we arrived from the airport Wi fi is the worst we have had in any rental ever Shower rack sits on the shower floor and falls Primary bedroom 4 guests does not connect to a bathroom Unsafe and awful lack of lighting in and outside of the house Primary bedroom has. I closets to hang clothes No overhead ceiling cans in most areas / dingy old lamps with low lighting No basic kitchen condiments like honey for tea in cabinets Owners living in the other part of the same house No tv in primary bedroom Undersized tv in living room resting so low no one can see it Major lack of tissue boxes in the house 2 outlets in the living room are not working
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sandy W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing View
This house was perfect for our family of 5, with older kids. It was centrally located; Victoria about 15mins south of here. Kayaking 15mins east. My favorite activity was sitting on the deck in the morning drinking coffee and taking in the amazing view. Loved this house!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

4/10 Poor

Chad D.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Almost a great place
Unfortunately this is our first bad experience with VRBO. We actually ended up leaving forfeiting 4 nights. The owner or house sitter actually stays on site with you making an awkward situation. It makes what could be a manageable situation not tolerable. House is certainly dated like the pictures and beds are awful. This could be a really great place for a quiet retreat if it was modernized and made comfortable. The house definitely would have been a beautiful home when built.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nancy D., Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
Sunrise & Moonrise
The rising moon and rising sun are absolutely incredible over the Bay. This is an amazing quiet oasis with a panoramic view over the water. Lots of bird watching and the huge arbutus tree is beautiful. Killer whales were even spotted one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jarrett V.

Liked: Cleanliness
A beautiful stay!
4 of us went up for a long weekend getaway. Property was gorgeous, easy to find and the views could not be beat. Also, one of the best showers I've ever had. Hosts were communicative and lovely, was just an all around excellent stay. Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

gilbert L., Calgary, AB

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome quiet location overlooking Cordoba Bay
My family and I stayed at the property for a week and really enjoyed it. The house was spacious and well furnished. We very much enjoyed the hot tubs and super convenient access to the bay for our daily morning paddle boarding. High recommend!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

Liked: Cleanliness
A piece of paradise
Located oceanfront at the end of a quiet lane overlooking Cordova Bay. Spactacular views from nearly every room in the house. Just loved the peace and quiet sitting on the deck looking out over the water. Very spacious home with massive living room with big windows making the most of the view. Very large kitchen, sun room and BBQ area. Upstairs equally impressive. Did not meet the owner but she was very quick in responding to texts. Very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021